Terms of Service

Last updated:  11/04/2026

Introduction

These terms govern your use of https://asgw.org (the "Site"), operated by The Association For Specialists In Group Work (ASGW) ("we," "us"). By using the Site you agree to them. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Use of the Site

You may use the Site for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

  • break the law or infringe anyone's rights;
  • attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or other users' accounts;
  • introduce malware, scrape the Site at a rate that harms it, or interfere with its operation;
  • impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation;
  • submit false, misleading, or unlawful content through our forms.

We may suspend or limit access to the Site at any time, including for misuse.

2. Our content and intellectual property

The Site's text, graphics, logos, images, design, and code are owned by The Association For Specialists In Group Work (ASGW) or its licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may view and share links to the Site for personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without written permission, except where the law allows (for example, brief quotation with credit).

3. Content you submit

If you send us content (a message, comment, or file), you confirm you have the right to do so. You give us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use it as needed to operate the Site and respond to you. We are not obligated to publish or keep it. See our Privacy Policy for how we handle personal information.

4. Member accounts

If you create an account, you must give accurate information and keep your sign-in details confidential. You are responsible for activity under your account; tell us promptly at ASGWmembership1@gmail.com if you suspect unauthorized use. We may suspend or close accounts that violate these terms or are inactive. Membership benefits, levels, and availability may change with reasonable notice.

5. Payments, renewals, and refunds

Prices are shown at checkout and may change; changes do not affect amounts already paid. Payments are processed by third-party providers under their terms. If a payment is recurring, you authorize us to charge your chosen payment method on each renewal date until you cancel. You can cancel before the next renewal by contacting ASGWmembership1@gmail.com. Refunds are handled as described at checkout or, if none is stated, are at our discretion.

6. Third-party links and services

The Site may link to or embed third-party websites and services. They are not under our control, and we are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or practices. Your use of them is at your own risk and subject to their terms.

7. Information on the Site is general

Content on the Site is provided for general information only. It is not professional, medical, legal, or financial advice, and you should not rely on it as such. We try to keep information accurate and current but make no promise that it is complete or error-free.

8. Disclaimer of warranties

THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR FREE OF ERRORS OR HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

9. Limitation of liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, The Association For Specialists In Group Work (ASGW) AND ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM RELATING TO THE SITE WILL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (US$100), OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so parts of this section may not apply to you.

10. Indemnity

You agree to defend and hold harmless The Association For Specialists In Group Work (ASGW) from claims, damages, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your misuse of the Site or your violation of these terms, to the extent the law allows.

11. Governing law and disputes

These terms are governed by the laws of [[FILL: GOVERNING_LAW]], without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Disputes will be brought in the state or federal courts located in that jurisdiction, and you consent to their jurisdiction. If you are a consumer in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you also keep the protection of the mandatory consumer laws of your country of residence.

12. Changes and termination

We may change these terms or the Site at any time. The effective date shows the latest version; continuing to use the Site after a change means you accept it. We may end or restrict your access at any time.

13. General

If any part of these terms is unenforceable, the rest remains in effect. Our not enforcing a term is not a waiver. These terms and our Privacy Policy are the entire agreement between you and us about the Site.

14. Contact

The Association For Specialists In Group Work (ASGW) asgwwebsite@gmail.com, PO Box 31110, Alexandria, VA 22310-9998, USA

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